Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $226.60 | 3.515% | $234.565 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
Purchase #2 | $142.54 | 4.356% | $148.749 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
Purchase #3 | $150.25 | 13.388% | $170.3655 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
Purchase #4 | $99.53 | 12.848% | $112.3176 | $112.32 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
Purchase #5 | $49.26 | 6.321% | $52.3737 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #6 | $143.33 | 4.520% | $149.8085 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
Purchase #7 | $181.79 | 6.375% | $193.3791 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.30 | $1,061.5584 | $1,061.57 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.60 |